Cynthia Canelas, M.S.

30 Years of Service

Chief Technology Officer 

Versatile technology change-maker specializing in fluidly applying right size, innovative, solutions.

Cynthia Canelas

As the Chief Technology Officer at IQ Solutions, Cynthia Canelas is a visionary leader with an impressive 22-year track record of managing, guiding, and advising federal and state government agencies, as well as nonprofit organizations, on leveraging emerging technologies to achieve strategic objectives. Her expertise spans the realms of digital strategy, web development, content governance, user experience, digital product development, creative design, social media, open data, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, health communications, and more, always ensuring compliance with federal standards. 

With a rich background working for public health communications and health information technology agencies, a digital communications agency, and a premier international development-consulting firm, Cynthia brings a wealth of knowledge in business operations, account management, domestic and international development, health policy, and IT. Currently overseeing a dynamic Digital Technology Team at IQ Solutions, Cynthia plays a pivotal role in steering the delivery of digital solutions for several federal health sector clients, including the Health Resources and Services Administration, the Federal COVID Response project, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, among others.  

Cynthia’s commitment to excellence has been recognized through prestigious awards for our clients, most recently including the 2022 Digital Health Merit Award for the FDA Expansive and Immersive Virtual Exhibit and the 2019 Digital Health Merit Award for the National Prevention Information Network’s Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Provider Data and Locator Widget.  

Expertise: 

  • Technology and Digital Strategy 
  • Information Centers 
  • Strategic Communications 
  • Research Evaluation